Origin
Evanston, WY
Evening in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
8:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, WY to Rock Springs, WY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
102.1 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evanston, WY
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Rock Springs, WY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, College Drive, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Evanston, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 102.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 102.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 97.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 189 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
4
98.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward College Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward College Drive
4
99.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
College Drive
Turn right onto College Drive
Navigation decision point
5
102.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
Collins Street
Turn left onto Collins Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 97.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| College Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Edgar Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 80 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, WY and Rock Springs, WY.
1
Start on Bear River Drive
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bear River Drive
2
Turn left onto I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 189 North
4
Merge onto I 80; US 189
98 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 80
Toward College Drive
6
Turn right onto College Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
College Drive
7
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
8
Turn right onto Elk Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Elk Street
9
Continue on A Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
A Street
10
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
11
Turn right onto Edgar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgar Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Agate Street
422 ft
·
23 sec
·
Agate Street
13
Turn left onto Collins Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Collins Street
14
Arrive at destination
Collins Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Evanston, WY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Springs, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Evanston, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evanston, WY
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Evanston, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Evanston, WY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Evanston, WY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.
Arriving in Rock Springs, WY
The final approach into Rock Springs, WY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rock Springs, WY
Evening in Rock Springs on Thursday
Local time
8:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Mountain View, WY
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evanston, WY to Rock Springs, WY covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, College Drive, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 miles from Evanston, WY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (I 80 BUS; US 189 BUS / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Evanston, WY to Rock Springs, WY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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